Originally Posted by
Timelord
I’m no supporter of MFTS but I believe the leaked briefing that brought all this to light showed that MFTS was more or less doing it’s job. The bottle neck was entry to RAF run OCUs which were unable to process students because of lack of resources / other commitments. The other significant problem is Hawk T2 engines which was also a government, not industry, procurement.
Haven't seen the report in question, but I have been seeing the that it is at all levels, even EF squadrons are having pilot shortages, worst effected are F-35, but all squadrons and all types are facing shortages